The peak body representing women lawyers in NSW for the advancement of women in the legal profession.

12 July 2006

Dear Members & Colleagues

Following an inspiring presentation "Advancing Women in Law" by Senator Helen Coonan at our lunch event on 27 June, you may view the Minister's speech at: http://www.minister.dcita.gov.au/media/speeches/advancing_women and visit our Photo Gallery.

Caroline Kirton, President of AWL, provided an overview of the inaugural Australian Women Lawyers conference to be held on Friday 29 & Saturday 30 September 2006 at Sheraton on the Park in Sydney. This will be the first conference of its type to be held in Australia and it has attracted many outstanding speakers from across the country, who will speak on areas of substantive law. We look forward to your support of the conference and encourage you to book by 31 July for the Early Bird rate via the conference website http://dcconferences.com.au/awl/.

Congratulations to recipients of our major door prizes: Laura Dive, Barrister - Hayman Island Holiday compliments of Vive Magazine and Hayman Island; Jennie Govey, Deacons - AWL Conference Pass compliments of AWL and DC Conferences; Lisa Gallate, Kemp Strang - CMS Conference Pass compliments of Chilli Marketing Solutions. Please visit our Sponsorship page for further information and special offers for our members.

Membership Invitation
Our new membership year commenced on 1 July 2006 and we thank the many members that have recently joined or renewed. We rely on your membership support for the operational activities of the Association and to provide the resources to subsidise Students, unemployed members and offer value and support to women in law. If you are not currently a financial member, we encourage you to consider the many benefits of membership and supporting the Association. Should you have any queries regarding membership, please contact Kathryn McKenzie at our office. Please click here for the current 2006/2007 Membership Application & Renewal.

Kind regards

Louise Byrne
President

Lawyers 2006 Tax Office Guide - click here The guide is to help solicitors, barristers, law clerks and paralegals employed in the public and private sectors to claim all their deductions and assist in lodging an accurate return.

14 July 2006, Friday 1.00pm Newcastle Networking 'Informal Gatherings' at the Sticky Rice Thai Restaurant, 19 Scott Street, Newcastle BYO, no need to book, just turn up! A great opportunity to network, catch up with the latest news and colleagues. These popular monthly 'gatherings' will continue on the 2nd Friday each month, so please diarise 11 August, 8 September, 13 October and 10 November.

OTHER EVENTS & NEWS:

21 July, Friday 7 for 7.30pm "AALS Mid-Winter Dinner" with guest speaker, The Hon Justice Annabelle Bennett, AO. The Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society extend an invitation to WLA members to attend the dinner at the Union Club, 25 Bent Street, Sydney. Cost $95pp RSVP by 18 July. Click here for registration or contact Malcolm Longstaff on 9988 3563.

Call for Nominations for the 2006 Justice Awards Closing Date: 14 August 2006 These Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the efforts of the diversity of individuals and organisations working to increase access to justice in NSW, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people. Further information and nominations online at http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/justice_awards or phone 02-8227 3203.

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